Egypt captain Mohamed Salah reached a historic milestone at the Africa Cup of Nations after finding the net against Benin, with his goal taking him to a record number never achieved before at the tournament.
Salah’s strike came during Egypt’s meeting with Benin and proved decisive in the match, as the Liverpool star once again stepped up in a key moment for the Pharaohs.
The goal also carried special weight beyond the result, as it pushed Salah to a new landmark in the history of the African Cup of Nations, underlining his status as one of the competition’s biggest names.
The record, confirmed following the goal, marks an unprecedented achievement for Salah at AFCON and adds another chapter to his long list of standout moments with Egypt on the continental stage.
